These are my three year olds favorite pickle right now. Mamaw made these and he
eats them like candy. They do not look like cucumbers they are red. I hope yall
enjoy these as much as he does.
Cinnamon Pickles
DAY 1`
Peel and core and remove seeds. Cut lengthwise one gallon cucumbers. Mix 2C Lime
and 8 1/2 gallons water. Pour over cucumbers in an enamel, glass, or stainless
steel container. Let set for 24 hours.
DAY 2
Drain and rinse well. Mix 1c vinegar, 1 tBS alum, 1 bottle of red food coloring
and enough water to cover and simmer for 2 hours. Drain and out in large
container. Mix 2 c vinegar, 2 c water, 10 c sugar, 8 broken cinnamon sticks, and
6 oz package of red hots. bring to a boil. Pour over cucumbers and let set over
night.
DAY 3
Pack cucumbers in clean jars and reheat syrup to a boil. Pour over pickles and
seal.
Amy Byrd
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
